Code of Criminal Procedure
CrPC 273 is now BNSS 308.
Evidence to be taken in presence of accused · The NCRB table marks it as changed. Compare the wording below.
Modified
97% of the old wording kept
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XXIII
s. 273
Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
Except as otherwise expressly provided, all evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding shall be taken in the presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in the presence of his pleader:
1[Provided that where the evidence of a woman below the age of eighteen years who is alleged to have been subjected to rape or any other sexual offence, is to be recorded, the court may take appropriate measures to ensure that such woman is not confronted by the accused while at the same time ensuring the right of cross-examination of the accused.]
Explanation.—In this section, “accused” includes a person in relation to whom any proceeding under
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XXV
s. 308
Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.
Except as otherwise expressly provided, all evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding shall be taken in the presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in the presence of his advocate including through audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government:
Provided that where the evidence of a woman below the age of eighteen years who is alleged to have been subjected to rape or any other sexual offence, is to be recorded, the Court may take appropriate measures to ensure that such woman is not confronted by the accused while at the same time ensuring the right of cross-examination of the accused.
Explanation.—In this section,"accused" includes a person in relation to whom any proceeding under Chapter IX has been commenced under this Sanhita.
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